I am the principle Architect at Tim W. Cooper Architect PA.  I began my studies with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Louisiana – Monroe, which has helped shaped the philosophy of my firm.  Having this knowledge of the construction industry, I was able to really take advantage of my Degree in Architecture from the University of Arkansas. I fulfilled my internship with an architect in Jonesboro, Arkansas where I worked on a number of projects; public school facilities, detention centers, banks, and medical offices. 

Tim W. Cooper Architect was established in 2001.  Understanding both construction and architecture, and how they two are brought together in the design process, I am able to value engineer major building systems during the design phase instead of waiting until the project has gone out for bid.  Keeping up with square foot and unit cost as the process moves forward helps the owner make good decisions about which systems are best for them on a particular project based on real time estimates.  I design with the knowledge of knowing how things are built and what costs will be associated with design decisions.  It is with this background and experience that has allowed design and build small renovations to large-scale master planned projects.

In order for an Architectural design to effectively enhance the spatial relationships it creates, knowledge of available technologies, materials and construction methods is paramount in creating a lasting, effective and quality solution for the client. As an Architect I strive to attain this end result for each client and project I am involved with.

Practicing Architecture since 1981 has provided extensive experience with a wide range of Educational, Religious, Residential and Commercial projects.  Many educational and multi-family projects involving new construction, renovations and remodeling in Arkansas provided a solid base.  Then, building on that base, I established my own architectural office in 1997.  Religious facility projects diversified and added to my architectural experiences.  Then in 2004 I partnered with a group of professional engineers to form a team that participated in the assessment and surveying of school campuses throughout the State of Arkansas as part of the Arkansas Department of Educations School Assessment and Evaluation Program.   This experience provided invaluable knowledge on all levels and scales of Educational Architecture.  These architectural endeavors involving designing and the construction of Educational, Multi-Family Residential and Religious Facility projects throughout Arkansas have been a major focus of my architectural practice.

Since teaming with Tim W. Cooper Architects in 2005, I’ve expanded my Architectural experience beyond design coordination and construction into construction management.  This continuing architectural growth has further enhanced my knowledge of technical construction methods and materials critical to project realization and longevity.

I graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture in 2004.  Shortly before graduation, I began working for Tim W. Cooper Architect.  While working under Tim, I have found that my desire with architecture is much more than the surface aesthetic qualities that I craved in school.  It drives beyond that to the simple pleasure of making spaces that people enjoy utilizing and experiencing.  I have had the pleasure of testing this idea in the form of custom homes, restaurants, apartments, condominiums, commercial centers, and even complete neighborhood master plans.  Through each of these instances, I have had the joy of not only having a hand in designing the forms of the structures, but also choosing interior architecture, paint color, surface material, texture, furniture and furniture layouts.  In most cases with our designs, the materials and finishes are an inherent part of the architectural design.  This eliminates the need for interior designers which saves the client money and makes for a more holistic design.

More recently in our office, we have begun to widen our focus from good design to design that answers the questions of both beauty and responsibility.  As an office, we strive to push our projects further than the surface requirements by thinking and designing sustainably.  We care about what will be left behind from the buildings we design.  We put thought into how their systems consume energy and resources. 

Through designing, managing and realizing many projects, I have learned that excessive space and resources are not required to create architecture that changes the way people view and interact with the world.  What it does take is communication between the user and the designer along with thoughtful creativity in the uses of our natural elements.